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Digital Newspapers & Magazines

Washoe County Library maintains a robust digital collection, giving you access to magazines, newspapers, and more. View all digital resources.

You will need your Washoe County Library card to access these services.

 

 

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The New York Times

The Washoe County Library System offers free online access to The New York Times, both remotely and in the library. Our subscription allows you to read the current issue and all digital content. (The Times Cooking and Crossword are not included in this subscription.)

NYT Access

 

Reno Gazette-Journal

Washoe County Library maintains an archive of the Reno Gazette-Journal (1983-present) and its predecessors, the Reno Evening Gazette (1876-1983) and Nevada State Journal (1870-1983). 

Not all years are available digitally or remotely. For assistance using these resources or for information about microfilm availability, please contact the Downtown Reno Library.

RGJ Access

 

Libby

Our newest, easiest app for accessing magazines from the library's OverDrive collection on your mobile device. Downloading and reading are simple and intuitive with Libby.

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Some of the most popular titles offered on Libby include:

  • The New Yorker
  • Us Weekly
  • The Week Magazine
  • OK! Magazine
  • AppleMagazine
  • National Enquirer
  • Newsweek
  • In Touch Weekly
  • Star Magazine
  • The Economist
  • New Scientist
  • HGTV Magazine
  • Cook's Illustrated
  • Bon Appetit
  • National Geographic

 

EBSCO Articles & Research

Enjoy access to full-text articles from thousands of publications, with citations available for thousands more. EBSCO is the largest provider of magazines to Washoe County Library System. Search for articles about specific topics, or browse current and past issues of a magazine.

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EBSCO databases include these popular titles and many more:

Print

The Wall Street Journal

Full access to the most recent issues of the Journal

Libby

Our digital collection features thousands of titles you can access with Libby

The New York Times

Complimentary digital access to The New York Times

Reading Challenges

Participate in all our reading challenges with the Beanstack app

TechBoomers

Learn popular technology, apps, and websites with a senior focus

Small Engine Repair Reference Center

Detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines

NoveList Plus

Reading recommendations, series information, and more tools for readers

Mango Languages

Easy access to language learning . More than 72 languages offered.

LinkedIn Learning

Creative, business, and technology courses for in-depth learning

Computer Skills Center

Video courses to learn popular software and computer basics

1,000 Miles Project

The first-hand account of a 1914 prospecting trip across Nevada provides an engaging way to study history

WorldBook Online

With activities and a suite of research tools, it's more than an encyclopedia

TumbleBook Library

A collection of talking, animated picture books and ebooks for kids

Libby

Our digital collection features thousands of titles you can access with Libby

1,000 Miles Project

The first-hand account of a 1914 prospecting trip across Nevada provides an engaging way to study history

WorldBook Online

With activities and a suite of research tools, it's more than an encyclopedia

Brainfuse HelpNow

Live homework help, writing lab, test prep, and other student resources

Explora

Research resources and tools for students and teachers

STEAM

Science, technology, engineering, and art resources

Family Engagement and Literacy

Cultural and educational resources for kids of all ages

Get a Card

Sign up for an instant digital card to get access to all our online resources.

Apps and Tools

Many of our most popular resources have apps for easy use on mobile devices.

TumbleBiblioteca

Disfrute de más de 50 libros, libros de dibujos, y libros con audio para niños de todas las edades.

Referencia Latina

Texto completo cubre una amplia gama de temas dentro y fuera de la academia.

OverDrive

Colección de libros electrónicos y audiolibros descargables en inglés o español y revistas.

The New York Times

Acceso gratuito en línea al New York Times, tanto de forma remota como en la biblioteca.

HelpNow

Tutoría en vivo en español o inglés está disponible con Brainfuse HelpNow